Rose Campion

Lychnis Coronaria

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Overview

Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking perennial with silvery-grey foliage and vibrant magenta blooms. It typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads about 1-1.5 feet. Known for its luminous flowers, blooming from late spring to midsummer, it provides excellent contrast in borders or wildflower gardens. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for impactful color. Zone 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking perennial with silvery-grey foliage and vibrant magenta blooms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caryophyllaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — scientifically referred to as Lychnis coronaria; to create a tableau of varying textures and hues, image 70

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — is a striking perennial that can add a pop of vibrant color to any landscape; red flowers in the garden, image 71

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Known for its luminous flowers; ensuring a perennial show of color, image 65

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — blooming from late spring to midsummer; as the vivid blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies, image 66

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — such as Echinacea or Salvia; consider pairing them with other perennials that complement their striking foliage, image 83

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Regular deadheading can help prolong blooming and maintain a tidy appearance; known for its luminous flowers, image 85

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — ensuring a perennial show of color; perennial with red blooms, image 80

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — consider pairing them with other perennials that complement their striking foliage; creating a visual spectacle, image 82

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — as the vivid blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies; the plant self-seeds readily, image 87

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Encourage your client to watch for pollinators; it creates a stunning contrast against the intense crimson or, image 86

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it is notably drought-tolerant; is a striking perennial that can add a pop of vibrant color to any landscape, image 77

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking maximum impact with minimal effort, image 78

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — The plant self-seeds readily; regular deadheading can help prolong blooming and maintain a tidy appearance, image 79

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — When designing landscapes; prefers full sun and well-drained soil, image 81

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — to create a tableau of varying textures and hues; lychnis coronaria's visual appeal is undeniable, image 84

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; scientifically referred to as Lychnis coronaria, image 99

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — red flowers in the garden; rose Campion performs best when planted in full sun to partial shade, image 91

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — perennial for full or half; making it a true standout in any garden composition, image 93

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking perennial with silvery-grey foliage and vibrant magenta blooms, image 94

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — It typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads about 1-1.5 feet; the flowers are perched atop erect stems, image 95

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Known for its luminous flowers; ensuring a perennial show of color, image 96

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — blooming from late spring to midsummer; as the vivid blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies, image 97

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it provides excellent contrast in borders or wildflower gardens; rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking, image 98

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for impactful color; it is notably, image 100

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